Media Technical Directors/Managers Salary in Tennessee
Media Technical Directors/Managers in Tennessee earn a median of $73,020 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Producers and Directors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,020
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($90,360)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,920
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,120; the top 10% earn over $132,610. Nationally the range is $45,780 to $198,540.
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Media Technical Directors/Managers pay in Tennessee
How much do media technical directors/managers make in Tennessee?
The median is $73,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,120 and the top 10% earn over $132,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for media technical directors/managers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 50 (−19% vs. the national median of $90,360). Living costs are not included.